Event Manager

Some people just love lighting up the parties. For them, career as an event manager could be an excellent choice. One can become event manager after doing one course after graduation. Earlier, event managers were in demand only in the functions of corporate sector, but looking at the increasing number of Marriages, Birth Days, Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, and private parties in smaller towns also, it can be safely assumed that a career in this field has bright prospects.

Work
Event management professionals organise commercial or social events for a special class of audience. Mainly programmes such as fashion shows, music festivals, weddings, theme parties, exhibitions, corporate seminars, product Launching, Premieres, etc. comes under these. An event manager takes on the responsibility of managing events and providing facilities as per clients’ requirements and budget. Event management companies are involved in planning and implementation of parties and celebrations. Booking hotels or banquet halls, decoration, Entertainment, preparing special menus for Breakfast / Lunch / dinner, welcoming guests and taking care of them, etc is the responsibility of people involved in the event management group.

Courses and Qualifications
Several courses are being offered for the study of event management. Diploma in event management (DEM) course is of one year duration, and minimum eligibility for admission in this course is graduation in any stream. Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management (PGDEM) course is also of one year duration, and the eligibility condition is also similar, i.e. graduation. In addition, certificate and diploma courses of 6 months duration are also being offered. Eligibility for these is 12th pass. Most institutions provide the facility of part-time courses. Therefore, you can do these courses along with your job or other courses. Now, MBA degree is also being offered in this field that is, naturally, the most effective. Currently these courses are not accessible everywhere. In such a scenario, you can learn the nuances of this field by working as a trainee in some event management company. With experience, you can find a job of your choice, or even start your own event management company.

Individual Characteristics
No special qualification is required for trying your luck in the field of event management. All you need to have is ability to manage things skilfully and good networking skills. Students with good public relations and adaptability can build a successful career in this profession.

Scope
At present more than 300 event management companies are working in India. It is estimated that this business is growing at an annual rate of 60-70 percent.

Earning
Freshers can easily earn minimum of 10,000 rupees per month. If you are fortunate enough to get job in some big firm, 15000 or even more can be earned. Salary of experienced event managers is in lakhs! You should also think of becoming an entrepreneur and open your own company. This way, you will not only earn good money for self, but also make a difference in the lives of others. This field truly has no limits, neither in salary nor in growth.

Institutes
 1. Amity Institute of Event Management, New Delhi
 2. National Institute of Event Management, Mumbai
 3. Event Management Development Institute, Mumbai
 4. National Institute for Media Studies, Ahmadabad
 5. International Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
 6. College of Event and Management, Pune
 7. International Institute of Event Management, Mumbai
 8. National Academy of Event Management and Development, Jaipur
 9. International Centre for Event Marketing and Marketing, New Delhi
 10. Indian Institute of Event Management, Mumbai